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education and training in the theory and application of psychological principles to current and future license-eligible clinical professionals. The School also provides rich curricula of study in the field of psychology for those who are interested in the subject but do not intend to become licensed professionals.

Steeped in Antioch’s long tradition of recognizing the diversity of individual backgrounds, the curriculum promotes values of ethical practice, social responsibility and cultural pluralism.

Additionally, specializations and classes promote self-exploration, empowerment and whole-person learning. Informed by this tradition and viewpoint, the School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy balances traditional and contemporary perspectives in the field to develop graduates who are informed, effective practitioners and change agents.

Ultimately, the professional licensure specializations develop practitioners who become part of an Antioch community of mental health professionals dedicated to helping their clients adapt to the challenges created by life in a rapidly changing and complicated world.

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Students in the Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) Program develop the basic conceptual and relational competencies needed for the professional practice of couple and family therapy. The CFT mission is to prepare self-aware, competent, and multiculturally sensitive clinicians.

This mission is accomplished through

a combination of required coursework, electives, practical experience and a supervised internship. The CFT curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Washington and is professionally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

Master of Arts in Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

Students in the CMHC Specialization acquire comprehensive skills for the practice of counseling in a diverse society.

The CMHC Specialization provides a structure and set of experiences to help students develop the intellectual and relational capacities needed to understand and work with others in the professional practice of counseling. These goals are accomplished through a combination of required coursework, electives, practical experience and a supervised internship.

This clinical specialization meets the educational requirements for Washington state licensure in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as the national standards of the counseling profession.

The CMHC specialization is also profession-ally accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

School of Applied Psychology,

Counseling and Family Therapy

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

with a specialization in Art Therapy (AT/CFT)

or Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

with a specialization in Art Therapy (AT/CMHC)

Students develop competencies in art therapy concurrent with earning a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The Art Therapy option is nationally approved by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). This allows Art Therapy students to meet educational requirements for additional registration as art therapists (ATR) through AATA. Both master’s degrees meet the educational requirements for Washington state licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. A lab fee is collected for each class to cover costs associated with supplies and various other expenses including, but not limited to, presentations or exhibits of student work.

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

with a specialization in Drama Therapy (DT/CFT)

or Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

with a specialization in Drama Therapy (DT/CMHC)

Students develop competencies in drama therapy concurrent with earning a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Both master’s degrees meet the educational requirements for Washington state licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy or Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Drama Therapy students meet educational requirements as drama therapists (RDT) through the North American Drama Therapy Association.

A lab fee is collected for each class to cover costs associated with supplies and various other expenses including, but not limited to, presentations or exhibits of student work.

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) The PsyD program uses a practitioner/

scholar model to educate students as professionals in clinical psychology and as scholars in psychology to promote health, education and human welfare. The curriculum advances students in the broadest and most liberal manner, including the conduct of research in psychology. The program promotes the highest standards of ethics, conduct, education and achievement in a manner that balances traditional and

contemporary perspectives so students become responsible change agents in this complex world.

Career Choices for Psychology Graduates

Many professional options are open to graduates of the Master of Arts in Psychology specializations. Depending on the specialization, graduates can seek professional positions in organizations such as community agencies, hospitals, mental health clinics, private practices, community college teaching, consulting and research. Those who choose to continue their education find the Antioch degree provides a solid foundation for entering a doctoral program or obtaining post-master’s credentials in an area of professional interest, such as substance-abuse counseling or other clinical specialties.

Graduates of the PsyD program find their scope of practice expanded to include assessment, diagnosis, expert witness testimony, and university teaching.

Doctoral graduates work in private practice, for state or county agencies and at universities.

A Commitment to Diversity Antioch University Seattle’s School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy programs reflect the University commitment to diversity in at least three distinct areas:

Curriculum: Skill-based classes and field experience address emerging issues and trends and promote values of ethical practice, social responsibility and cultural pluralism. The courses deliver the critical skills and knowledge necessary to prepare students to meet professional challenges and serve a diversity of people.

Faculty: Core and teaching faculty bring broad professional experience and diverse backgrounds in education to Antioch Seattle. In addition to their teaching and advising responsibilities, they are active in their professional communities and/or in clinical practices.

Students: Masters and doctoral level graduate students at Antioch vary in age, background and professional experience as well as ethnicity. Many have worked in psychology-related fields, such as substance abuse or crisis hotline work. Some are homemakers preparing to re-enter the workforce. Others are leaving professions such as banking, law or education to prepare for a different career. A few enter immediately after receiving their undergraduate degrees.

Required Prerequisite Courses

Applicants for admission to the MA programs are expected to have completed courses equivalent to those listed here.

PSYC490: Theories of Personality (3) The major Western and Eastern personality theories and theorists within their cultural and historical contexts provide students with a broader understanding of the evolution of ideas concerning human nature. Attention given to the interaction of the individual with the social milieu, the cultural biases within theory and the effect of personal history on theoretical claims. This class satisfies prerequisites for admission to the School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy. HDL; HS; PSY

PSYC494: Abnormal Psychology (3) Introduces students to the theories and concepts of human behavior, as understood in the field of psychology.

Topics include: defining abnormal behavior; understanding the historical context; reviewing psychological models and forms of assessment; delineating the major categories of abnormal behavior;

treatment interventions; and social, cultural, ethical and legal issues related to this area of study. This class satisfies prerequisites for admission to the School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy. HDL; HS; PSY

This course is a required prerequisite for Art Therapy and Drama Therapy applicants:

PSYC492: Lifespan Development (3) Traces the major phases of human development from a variety of perspectives. Lifespan is viewed as a continuum on which crises and change, coping and adjustment occur within a social context. Students address how a developmental perspective informs them of important lifespan issues. This class

satisfies prerequisites for admission to the School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy. HDL; HS; PSY Required Corequisite

All applicants are required to complete a formal writing assessment. If that assessment indicates deficiencies in the applicants writing proficiency, they are required to complete a course equivalent to the one listed here.

WRT606: Inquiry and Research Emphasizes that writing and inquiry are both cognitive processes. Student-writers develop their understanding of their particular discourse community through critical, active reading, researching and writing, and integration of primary and secondary sources. They also explore a personal stance in relation to the material studied. Some sections also explore a personal stance in relation to material studied in an online writing community.

Practica and Internship Experience All clinical training students participate in field-based experience. Clinical degree programs require a practicum, an internship, or both. These experiences in professional settings enable students to validate and clarify the theory they acquire in the classroom while they develop their own roles as clinicians. The combination of coursework and supervised field

experience fosters self-awareness and understanding of ethical and professional guidelines critical for practice. Examples of practica and internship sites include:

college counseling centers, group homes, homeless shelters, youth and family services, community centers, public mental health clinics, jails, penitentiaries and in-patient psychiatric hospitals.

Program-specific Minimum Admission Requirements for MA Clinical

Specializations

• Completion of two prerequisite courses (Theories of Personality and Abnormal Psychology) within the past ten years and passed with a grade of C or better. The Art Therapy program also requires Lifespan Development.

This requirement may be fully or partially waived by the admissions committee for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, within the last 10 years, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

• Completion of 100 hours of volunteer or professional experience in a helping role in an educational and/or human services setting.

• Two letters of recommendation: one from a professional who has provided oversight of the applicant’s practical experience and one from a social science instructor who can best assess his or her capabilities and readiness to enter graduate clinical training. If the applicant has not enrolled in a college course during the past five years, two letters may be submitted from professional supervisors.

• Demonstration of ability to engage in competent written discourse and analysis, based on a one-hour writing assessment to be administered by the AUS Center for Teaching and Learning.

Additional Admission Requirements for Art Therapy

In addition to the aforementioned requirements, applicants to the art therapy specialization must have:

• Art coursework (27 quarters/18 semester hours) in both two- and three- dimensional media such as ceramics, metalsmithing, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture.

• A portfolio of 20 works that demon- strate multiple media competencies.

The portfolio may be submitted as prints, CD, DVD or by e-mail. Portfolios presented on Powerpoint are the preferred method of submission.

Please note that portfolios become the property of Antioch University and are not returned.

• Psychology coursework (18 quarter/

12 semester hours) including Theories of Personality, Abnormal Psychology and Lifespan Development.

Additional Admission Requirements for Drama Therapy

• Psychology prerequisite coursework (18 quarter/12 semester hours) that includes completion of three prerequi- site courses: Theories of Personality, Abnormal Psychology and Lifespan Development with a minimum grade of C taken within the last 10 years.

• Drama Therapy prerequisite coursework (at least 6 semester or 9 quarter credits in courses such as Improvisation, Directing, Drama/Theater in education, Acting or Playwriting) or 270 hours of direct theater experiences including acting, directing and/or improvisational work performed in a college, community or professional setting.

• An outline indicating background in theater and/or theater-related classes taken.

Admission Essay

Applicants must submit a one- to two- page response to each of four admission questions specified in the program application.

Transfer Credits

A student may request transfer of up to 12 quarter credits of prior graduate-level coursework, graded B or better.

Provisional Admission to Clinical Programs

This option may allow an applicant to be granted pre-master’s status when only one or two of the three prerequisite course requirements listed previously are fulfilled.

If admitted provisionally, a student has two quarters to complete the psychology prerequisites. These courses may be taken at AUS or any accredited college or university. An applicant provisionally accepted in art therapy has four quarters to complete the art prerequisites. Upon successful completion, the student is fully admitted into one of the MA clinical specializations.

MA in Marriage and Family